Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Chahar ruled out of T20I series vs Sri Lanka

Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar have been ruled out of India's upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

The Indian cricket team suffered a double injury blow ahead of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka as white-ball specialists Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar have been ruled out of the upcoming home series.

While Deepak Chahar sustained a hamstring injury while bowling in the third T20I against West Indies, Suryakumar reportedly suffered a hairline fracture in his hand. As per reports, Suryakumar was present in the practice session ahead of the series in Lucknow but has now been declared unfit.

"He is ruled out of the series and will complete his rehab at NCA," said a BCCI official.

It remains to be seen if Chahar will be fit for the IPL, which is expected to begin in the last week of March. "The team has sought no replacement as vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is already in the side," the official added. The T20 International series against Sri Lanka begins in Lucknow on Thursday.

Due to bio-bubble protocols, the BCCI may not announce any replacements for the duo as India already have enough backup options in their squad to compete against the tourists.